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The Dark Horse 2016

In this poignant drama, Genesis Potini, a former chess prodigy struggling to overcome his own demons, finds new purpose by mentoring a group of underprivileged kids. As they learn to navigate the complexities of the game, they also discover the value of perseverance and self-empowerment.

In this poignant drama, Genesis Potini, a former chess prodigy struggling to overcome his own demons, finds new purpose by mentoring a group of underprivileged kids. As they learn to navigate the complexities of the game, they also discover the value of perseverance and self-empowerment.

Does The Dark Horse have end credit scenes?

No!

The Dark Horse does not have end credit scenes.

Actors

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Ratings

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Metacritic

77

Metascore

7.0

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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TOMATOMETER

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User Score

IMDb

7.4 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

54

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User Score

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